personal injury law

What should I look for in a personal injury attorney? When hiring a personal injury attorney, you want to be sure the attorney extensive experience in the area of personal injury. Experience is not just the number of years you’ve been practicing, but also the number of cases experienced in the particular field of personal…

The Florida legislature recently passed the “Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law.” This new law which goes into effect on October 1, 2013, prohibits operating a motor vehicle while typing, sending, entering or reading data including text messages, e-mails, and instant messages. The stated intention for this legislation is to prevent texting related vehicle…

You may be required to attend an Independent Medical Examination (IME) under the terms of your automobile policy. In an IME, you are sent to a doctor hired by your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) carrier. The IME doctor reviews your medical records, does an examination and determines whether you still need medical treatment related to…

The success or failure of your personal injury case can be determined by the experience of the personal injury lawyer you choose to represent you. It’s important to put sufficient effort into researching your options as it can affect the outcome of your case. Below are seven things to look for when seeking a personal…

When you contact Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon there is absolutely no charge to discuss your personal injury case with you. We take personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means our fee is based on a standard percentage rate of any settlement or verdict we obtain. You are simply responsible for out-of-pocket expenses…